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July 21, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Bimco accuses EU of political grandstanding
    LEADING shipowners' association Bimco launched a blistering attack on the European Union last week, accusing it of 'political grandstanding' over the Prestige incident and calling for an independent marine accident head for Europe.
  • Handling volume of Shanghai Port surges 36% in H1
    SHANGHAI Port, China's largest, handled 5.219 million 20-foot equivalent units of containers in the first half of this year, up 35.6 per cent from a year ago, statistics from the port administration show.
Air and Land Transport
  • Japan Air, ANA report lower overseas bookings
    JAPAN Airlines System Corp and All Nippon Airways Co, Japan's two biggest carriers, said reservations for overseas travel during the peak summer season are down from last year because of lingering fears about Sars.
  • Lufthansa says traffic, yields up in Asia
  • S'pore Aircraft to lease six planes to easyJet
  • Passenger traffic at Changi rises
  • Vietnam Airlines resumes flights to Guangzhou
  • Kenya Airways to launch direct flights to HK
Liner Scene
  • ICS comes out strongly in favour of liner conferences
    LAST week a very polite and understated letter winged its way from London to Brussels.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Bimco accuses EU of political grandstanding
    LEADING shipowners' association Bimco launched a blistering attack on the European Union last week, accusing it of 'political grandstanding' over the Prestige incident and calling for an independent marine accident head for Europe.
  • Handling volume of Shanghai Port surges 36% in H1
    SHANGHAI Port, China's largest, handled 5.219 million 20-foot equivalent units of containers in the first half of this year, up 35.6 per cent from a year ago, statistics from the port administration show.
Air and Land Transport
  • Japan Air, ANA report lower overseas bookings
    JAPAN Airlines System Corp and All Nippon Airways Co, Japan's two biggest carriers, said reservations for overseas travel during the peak summer season are down from last year because of lingering fears about Sars.
  • Lufthansa says traffic, yields up in Asia
  • S'pore Aircraft to lease six planes to easyJet
  • Passenger traffic at Changi rises
  • Vietnam Airlines resumes flights to Guangzhou
  • Kenya Airways to launch direct flights to HK
Liner Scene
  • ICS comes out strongly in favour of liner conferences
    LAST week a very polite and understated letter winged its way from London to Brussels.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Bimco accuses EU of political grandstanding
    LEADING shipowners' association Bimco launched a blistering attack on the European Union last week, accusing it of 'political grandstanding' over the Prestige incident and calling for an independent marine accident head for Europe.
  • Handling volume of Shanghai Port surges 36% in H1
    SHANGHAI Port, China's largest, handled 5.219 million 20-foot equivalent units of containers in the first half of this year, up 35.6 per cent from a year ago, statistics from the port administration show.
Air and Land Transport
  • Japan Air, ANA report lower overseas bookings
    JAPAN Airlines System Corp and All Nippon Airways Co, Japan's two biggest carriers, said reservations for overseas travel during the peak summer season are down from last year because of lingering fears about Sars.
  • Lufthansa says traffic, yields up in Asia
  • S'pore Aircraft to lease six planes to easyJet
  • Passenger traffic at Changi rises
  • Vietnam Airlines resumes flights to Guangzhou
  • Kenya Airways to launch direct flights to HK
Liner Scene
  • ICS comes out strongly in favour of liner conferences
    LAST week a very polite and understated letter winged its way from London to Brussels.

Sched Netweb site
  • New service to put Asia on the Map
  • Auckland sees strong volumes as economy boils
  • Puget ports get US$14.2 million security boost
  • Pacer second stock offering `effective'
  • US Xpress sees higher Q2 results
  • PBB to pay unit dividend
  • Bimco's `idea' boosts electronic charters
  • Continental sees Q2 income improve
  • Swiss to pay out redundant pilots
  • Boeing to axe more jobs
  • Air Canada reinstates Asian routes
  • Atlas names Dolan as COO

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Norasia launches MAP service linking Asia with Med., Vancouver & Seattle
  • Zim & Port Authority of Jamaica sign 5-year contract - Kingston port to remain Zim's transhipment hub
  • OOCL ramps up 8,000-TEU fleet
  • BurHill Logistics makes its debut
  • Evergreen resumes cargo movement on USEC
  • Rickmers-Linie appoints new agent for Norway & Portugal
  • Maersk Logistics selected for TSA Secure Supply Chain project
  • New MD for Maersk Hong Kong
  • Total Transport Systems spreads its wings - Starts operations from Kolkata
  • Syrius UK offers Tank containers, Flexitanks & IBC logistics services
  • Come September, Chinese mobikes will thunder in
  • CII urges withdrawal of vehicle detention charges
  • KoPT move to attract Suezmax tankers to Haldia dock
  • Box terminal bidders want JNPT to switch over to MGT payment formula
  • JNPT empanels several banks to implement EDI project
  • Rlys haul more than targeted freight in Q1
  • Facilities available at CONCOR's CFS Mulund (E)
  • CONCOR's CFS Mulund (E) awarded ISO 9001:2000 certification
  • DGFT puts Q1 export growth at 14 pc
  • Commerce Ministry to fix 6-month ad hoc DEPB rates for export of new products
  • SBI becomes first PSU bank to open OBU, offer cheaper loans for SEZ units
  • BG stipulation may soon be waived for SSI units
  • Export surplus fruits, vegetables, says PHD Chamber
  • Council of EU Chambers invites applications for Jasubhai Foundation scholarship

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 18, 2003
  • Oil prices seen settling down for the weekend
  • African market review
  • 3rd Vopak jetty, other developments to ease Rotterdam congestion
    The bunker delivery infrastructure in Rotterdam is often stretched beyond its limits for undertaking deliveries currently amounting to around 900,000 metric tonnes per month of marine fuels. 3 developments are underway that will enhance the delivery infrastructure.
  • Brazilian market update, fueloil prices soften
  • Japanese market corrects lower after month-long rise

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • IMO keeps Europe on board over single hulls
    INTERNATIONAL Maritime Organisation members have agreed that new global restrictions should be placed on single hull tankers, but their precise nature will have to wait until December for resolution.
  • Spain PSC row raises doubts on new rules
    CONTROVERSY over a port state control inspection on a tanker in La Coru'a has raised concern about the practicalities of implementing new requirements for mandatory expanded inspections due to come into force within the Paris Memorandum region tomorrow.
  • Bulfracht unaffected by Cyprus firm's cash woes
    BULGARIAN company Bulfracht has said it is unaffected by the alleged financial woes of a like-named chartering partner in Cyprus.
  • Jefferies predicts profits rise for tanker companies
    IMPROVED profits will be the order of the day for most quoted tanker companies when the second quarter reporting season kicks off this week, writes Tony Gray.

Fairplayweb site
JULY 18, 2003
  • New ferry service for Almeria
  • Jambo cargo pumping next week
  • Billabong fined $2.5M for spill
  • NZ ports deny charges hike
  • Hudson Shipping won't pay FMC fine
  • Korea, Singapore in logistics JV
  • Traffic jam pushes Aqaba expansion
  • Wagenborg buys 'off the shelf'
  • Valencia gets expansion loan
  • MEPC group backs early phase-out
  • Karachi extends golden handshake
  • Volgotanker launches new Caspian ops
  • India, China enjoying fruitful trade
  • MEPC approves PSSA 'in principle'
  • Twin-hulls dropped from PSSA
  • Novoship orders for oil export growth
  • Worker dies in oil tank blast
  • Change at top for Korean shipowners
  • UK launches Short Sea forum
  • Halim Mazmin gets breathing space
  • NZ sees hope in apple ruling
  • Euro waterway improvements tabled

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 18, 2003
  • Customs finalizes cargo-filing rules
    Under the long-awaited proposal, carriers in all modes must electronically file cargo data before their aircraft, train, truck or ship arrives in the U.S., and before they ship export cargo.
  • House moves forward on dredging
    The House appropriations and transportation committees have taken major steps to authorizing and funding Corps of Engineers dredging projects for 2003.
  • U.S. security handouts boost airline results
  • Malaysian port admits problems with electronic traffic system
  • Calif. wants federal aid for rail freight project
  • Boeing plans 5,000 more job cuts
  • Phoenix names Rambaud president and COO
  • Canada defers airport rents
  • Seabulk to offer senior notes
  • Dragonair resumes China flights
  • Box charter rates soar
  • Claim: Counterfeiting no longer a Customs priority

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 18, 2003
  • NVOCC lashes out at US$7.9m FMC fine
    Hudson Shipping has lashed out at the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) for meting out the largest fine in the agency's history for practices that Hudson says are widespread.
  • Free-trade zones to boost Taiwan ports
    Taiwan has passed legislation turning the ports of Kaohsiung, Taichung, Keelung and Hualian into free trade zones, which it hopes will boost transhipment and value-added operations at all of these ports.
  • First MSL Bohai rim/Europe loop, as majors fix on Qingdao
  • French intermodal operators demand strike compensation
  • Asia/Australia trade imbalance prompts indefinite surcharge
  • CSCL, Norasia re-launch east-west pendulum
  • US: Electronic export filing mandatory for some goods
  • Buoyant volumes, but Auckland warns of storm clouds
  • New Korea/Singapore JV targets S.Korean market
  • Port of Portland offers all-water access to N.Europe

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 18, 2003
  • Teekay cleans house
    Vancouver giant sheds 10 older vessels in three separate deals.
  • CMB and Exmar to reflag
    Tonnage tax wins top Belgian owners to national registry.
  • Jambo set to prove total loss
    UK may order costly wreck removal after cargo salvage operation.
  • Turkey turns back scrap ship
    Ukrainian cargoship barred from Turkish breakers' yard because of hazardous chemicals onboard.
  • Halim Mazmin refinances debt
    Malaysian Halim Mohammad's boxship, bulker and tanker firm raises $15m in Islamic financing.
  • Tranz Rail slams Australian predator
    Kiwi ferry group angry at suggestions by would-be buyer Toll that finances are in risky state.
  • "Steady and healthy" growth for Sinotrans
    Chinese shipowner satisfied with performance in first half, despite tough competition.
  • Zim signs on again in Jamaica
    Kingston to remain Israeli container carrier's transhipment hub in Caribbean for another five years.
  • Seabulk eyes fresh funds
    Florida shipowner looks to raise $150m from private placement to repay existing debt.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 18, 2003
  • BIMCO updates system to edit charter parties
  • Europe/Caribbean service members switch Puerto Rico ports
  • Zim resumes Adriatic, Greek port calls on Asia Med Pacific link
  • China Shipping, Norasia add Pacific Northwest/Asia/Med service
  • FMC allows 48 hours to correct service contract technical errors
  • Maersk Sealand tries out Cagliari
  • Intermarine loads locomotives for Santos
  • CMA CGM discloses results of bond issue
  • BIMCO to hold mock arbitration in New York
  • Stelmar Shipping gets tanker contract with ChevronTexaco
  • Orion Air Cargo signs airlift agreement with Kitty Hawk
  • Lufthansa opens new cargo terminal at JFK
  • Colography Group outlines dismal 2002 U.S. air freight results
  • United outsources activities to cut costs
  • Pilot Air Freight reports higher 2nd quarter revenue
  • American investors complete acquisition of DHL Airways
  • Large truck related fatalities in U.S. down
  • Senate panel clears STB, railroad safety bills
  • Yellow Corp. 2nd-quarter net income jumps 608%
  • Overstock selects NTE to automate transportation tendering
  • Truck drivers ratify contract with auto haulers
  • Phoenix International appoints Rambaud president, COO
  • Nasstrac association appoints Everett executive director
  • Final AES filing rules for regulated shipments
  • FMC review 8 OTI applications, revokes 13 licenses
  • Generalized System of Preferences under annual review
  • Brazilian customs go on strike
  • BDP completes integration NVO, OTI services
  • Dinger named anti-terrorism deputy
  • Customs makes jurisdiction changes at Portland, Fargo
  • NAFTA panel backs U.S. on Canadian softwood lumber dispute
  • Head Sport signs with Schenker to manage Austrian facility
  • Menlo Worldwide issues new supply chain software
  • SembCorp Logistics, Kukbo in Korean logistics venture
  • Canadian marijuana law could put trade lanes in stupor
  • Hong Kong logistics firms welcome China's opening
  • Bonner: Advance Manifest rules possible next week
  • Coast Guard opens Web site for Hawaiian port security data
  • Agency meeting for proposed Port Pelican natural gas terminal
  • Georgia ports to convert diesel cranes to electricity
  • German port group HHLA reports growth, but lower profit
  • Yantian expansion enters countdown stage
  • U.S. Justice Dept. issues consent decree in pollution case
  • Ports association hires lobbyist for security issues
  • MTMC uses port of Wilmington for returning war material
  • Los Angeles box traffic up 5% in June
  • Coast Guard proposes vessel restrictions in N.Y.-N.J. channel
  • Kingston port secures five-year hub deal with Zim
  • South Africa joins Container Security Initiative

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Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Ismailia
However, the repercussions of the crisis in the Red Sea persist
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto
Liquid bulk cargoes are supporting volumes, but overall traffic is down 5.7% in the first nine months of 2026. Container traffic remains volatile.
US port tariffs on Chinese ships, trade coalition calls for permanent suspension
Washington
Hundreds of associations have written to Greer ahead of the January 9, 2027, deadline. Among them is the World Shipping Council.
T&E: The ETS should become the driving force behind investments in e-fuels for aircraft and ships.
Brussels
The organization's demands for the overhaul of the ETS: more European resources, a dedicated fund, and two-sided auctions
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Livorno fell by -3.6%
Livorno
Ports on Elba also experienced a decline (-3.3%). The port of Piombino bucked the trend with a +5.7%.
Cargo volumes down in Southern Adriatic ports in the first six months of 2026
Bari
The system loses 676 thousand tons compared to 2025, almost all between the two largest ports
In the third quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal remained stable
Panama/Balboa
However, the tonnage of ships and the volume of goods in transit are growing
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
Maritime ETS, FEPORT supports cargo-related anti-avoidance measure
Brussels
It is the most effective solution - claims the federation of European terminal operators - to protect the competitiveness of EU ports
COSCO Shipping, revenues +29% and profits +82%: the credit goes to freight rates, rather than volumes
Hong Kong
The trans-Pacific market is the driving force behind the Chinese group's accounts
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports increased net income but declining margins in the third quarter.
Miami
APM Terminals signs further expansion phase for the Moroccan port of Tangier Med
Rabat
An investment of over 800 million dollars is planned to build 1.2 kilometers of docks
Port of Barcelona launches project to reduce cruise terminals from seven to five
Barcelona
Review of the concession held by Creuers del Port de Barcelona
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Valencia/Rotterdam
The Spanish group has signed an agreement to acquire all the activities of the Dutch group and expand its multimodal platform
Indian shipyards on EU ship recycling list, ECSA asks MEPs to approve
Brussels
Call to reject a motion opposing the Commission's proposal
CVC DIF has acquired a majority stake in the Spanish shipyard Cernaval
Schiphol
The Iberian company employs approximately 275 people
Contship Italia acquires the Tarros group
Melzo/La Spezia
All the activities and assets that make up the integrated service system of the La Spezia group are changing hands
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Fort Lauderdale/Sihanoukville
The company attributes the ship's grounding to rising fuel costs and is working on a restructuring and recapitalization plan.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen orders four 9,900 CEU PCTCs plus eight options
Lysaker
Agreement with the Chinese shipyard Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu)
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Miami
EBITDA at 2.53 billion and passengers at 2.68 million in the July-September period
Maritime safety, ETS, flags, and employment are the focus of the Confitarma president's report.
Rome
Zanetti calls for a European alliance for freedom of navigation, a national pact for the transition, and less bureaucracy for the Italian flag.
Global Ports Holding signs concession agreement for Saint Vincent cruise port
Istanbul
The agreement has a duration of 30 years
Sunde family sells Color Line to Stena
Gothenburg
Swedish ferry group acquires Norway's largest cruise ferry company
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Beijing
After 25 years of growth, freight traffic is almost at a standstill, but containers are still breaking records.
Lorenzo Sanna is the new president of ANPAN
Sestri Levante
Parmigiani: Regarding the High Seas Protocol, we should return to the commander's paper declaration.
2027 will once again be a record year for the Italian cruise industry
Livorno
Approximately 16 million passengers are expected, with a growth of +4%
Port reform: Commission discusses only setting aside and rejecting vessels
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies has passed no amendments in three weeks. The only exception is Port Authority staff.
Road haulage, truce near. The government releases funds for diesel fuel and structural reforms.
Rome
Emergency decree approved with tax credits, a ban on leasing, and fuel surcharge protections
The fleet of dual-fuel containerships and car carriers exceeds 500 units
Washington
A 41% jump compared to September 2025. Industry investments have exceeded $200 billion.
Green Maritime Corridors: China Leads the Race
Shanghai
Nearly a fifth of global developments involve a Chinese port. The Global Maritime Forum report highlights fuel and collaboration as strengths, while demand remains weak.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
The EU invests in the green revolution of the seas
Brussels
From ammonia to e-methanol, from electric ferries to CO2 capture: projects reshaping the future of European shipping have received funding.
Road haulage associations call for an end to roadblocks in the South.
Rome/Modena
After the meeting with Salvini, the trade unions urged Piantedosi to intervene. Ruote Libere responded: listen to the protesters, not repress them.
APM Terminals and Hateco sign agreement to develop a rail freight terminal network in northern Vietnam
Copenhagen
Initial investment estimated at around $3.5 billion
IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
Interferry renews alarm over postponement of road haulage inclusion in the EU ETS
Victoria
Roos: The burdens and challenges of decarbonisation cannot be borne by individual sectors
The port of Trieste recovers on container traffic in the third quarter, but the railway remains in difficulty
Trieste
Liquid bulk on the rise
Record quarterly cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals
Istanbul
Only the numbers in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic region are decreasing
Rheinmetall confirms partnership with MSC for acquisition of Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
Düsseldorf
The purchase price of approximately 138 million euros will be paid jointly by the two partners
Strait of Hormuz: Another weekend of attacks on ships
Tehran/Southampton
First use of RPG anti-tank rocket fired from a small vessel
Port of Rotterdam: General cargo declines in third quarter, bulk traffic increases
Rotterdam
In the first nine months of 2026, 323.2 million tonnes were handled (+0.9%)
The Ligurian Shipbuilding Observatory is born: a sector worth two billion euros and employing over 10,000 people.
Genoa
AdSP, Confindustria Genova and Unione Industriali Savona launch permanent monitoring of the sector
BPA says UK container growth depends on investment, not carbon leakage
London
A report by the British association contests the Spanish Observatory: the indicator in teu-miles does not measure real volumes and amplifies the effect of the order of ports of call
ETS: Shipping accounts for 10% of emissions but pays nearly 20% of the bill.
Brussels
ECSA Study: European Shipowners Call for Triple SMAP Quotas for Sustainable Fuels and Technologies
AP Moller Capital to acquire Portek International Port Group
Copenhagen
It will be sold by the Japanese company Mitsui & Co.
Washington and Madrid's port dispute threatens to escalate into a trade war.
Washington
The FMC proposes a levy of 200 thousand dollars per voyage on ships under the Spanish flag and restrictions on the import of certain products
Port reform: the Commission rejects the governance changes to Ports of Italy.
Rome
Yesterday, the Chamber of Deputies' Committee voted on Article 9 of Bill 2925: the opposition's amendments were rejected; further consideration has been postponed to another session.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time record for quarterly container throughput (TEUs)
Singapore
Marine fuel sales highlight ongoing transformation of fuel market
Two container ships hit by shells while transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Singapore
The "GFS Pride" suffered damage and a fire on board, and subsequently sank
Attacks on ships and ports: ETF appeals to EU leaders
Brussels
"We need action, not another declaration of concern": the union calls for worker safety to be placed at the heart of the European response in the Black Sea.
RINA held responsible for the sinking of the Al Salam Boccaccio '98 , according to the Genoa court.
Genoa
The company declares its profound disagreement and recalls the conclusions of other investigations
Peru plans second major national port
File
The port of Corío will be built on the southern coast of the country to also serve Brazilian exports
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea are multiplying.
Sofia/Southampton/New Delhi
Two vessels hit in Bulgaria's special economic zone
Maritime ETS: SMAP under scrutiny by those who produce the fuels of the future
Brussels
A joint letter from producers, utilities, shipowners and NGOs calls for the reservation of quotas for e-fuels and the introduction of advance booking
The Port of Los Angeles sets new all-time monthly and quarterly container throughput records.
Los Angeles
New peaks in full containers upon disembarkation and empty boxes
Rheinmetall acquires Mangalia shipyard for €138 million
Bucharest
The project is linked to the relaunch of the Romanian shipbuilding industry and the construction of four units for the Navy
United Transport Mutual is born: ships, ports and logistics under the same insurance umbrella.
London
UK P&I Club and TT Club members approve merger, retaining names, brands and teams
Spain, short sea shipping is declining
Madrid
SPC Spain warns that the costs of environmental regulations are pushing trafficking away from the sea
Port of Ravenna, August at -20.5% and September estimated at -9%.
Ravenna
Global trade is more resilient than expected. AI is boosting goods, while services are holding back.
Geneva
The WTO has revised its estimates: goods growth of 3.9% in 2026, services growth of 3.3%. But the impact of the Middle East crisis is not the same for everyone.
Fincantieri and Leonardo reach agreement to strengthen Orizzonte Sistemi Navali's role.
Trieste/Rome
The companies aim to consolidate the industrial and commercial role of the joint venture
Port of Rijeka: Various cargoes push Luka Rijeka forward, while the Adriatic Gate container terminal loses ground.
Rijeka
In the first nine months of 2026, overall traffic fell by -15% to 3.83 million tonnes
Confetra: The government wants to abolish the tax on small parcels.
Rome
Satisfaction with the government's choices in the budget bill
A Port Renewable Energy Community has been established in Taranto
Taranto
Among the objectives, the development of the Apulian port as an energy hub
Filt and Uilt, the temporary port labor system is not anachronistic
Rome
To define it in this way - the unions denounce - means distorting the nature and role of Article 17 of Law 84/94.
New quarterly record for freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the period July-September passengers decreased by -5.4%
FedEx's earnings are rising, but net profit falls 68%.
Memphis
The non-cash capital loss related to the spin-off of FedEx Freight weighs heavily
Kalmar recorded a 22% growth in new orders in the third quarter
Helsinki
Turnover stable. Net profit down 14%.
In the third quarter, sales of containers produced by CIMC increased by +30%
Hong Kong
Commercial activity driven by dry boxes (+36%). Reefer units dropped by 28%.
Ports, new investments in Tuscany and Sardinia
Livorno/Cagliari
The 2027 budget estimates for the two Port Authorities have been approved. Highlights include the Piombino dock, works in Livorno, and dredging and electrification projects in Sardinian ports.
Finding qualified personnel in Italian ports is increasingly difficult.
Naples
An analysis by Randstad Research of 13 professional profiles also highlights a marked gender imbalance
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record third-quarter revenue
Hong Kong
In the July-September period, net profit was 102.5 million dollars (+3.4%)
Approval for the 2027 budget forecast and the 2027-2029 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
The forecast document shows revenues of approximately 24 million euros and expenses of approximately 88 million
Ravenna native Bongiovanni confirmed as president of the Federagenti Youth Committee.
Rome
Renewal of the federation's board of directors
The 2027-2029 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Central Adriatic Port System has been approved.
Ancona
308 million euros of investments are planned, of which 218 million for the Marche region and 91 million for Abruzzo.
The 2027 budget forecast for the Western Liguria Port Authority has been approved.
Genoa
New surcharge on goods postponed to 2028
DP World opens a temperature-controlled warehouse near Bologna
Bologna
Surface area of 22 thousand square meters
Saipem wins two new offshore drilling contracts
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 121 million dollars.
Hanwha brings Philadelphia Naval Shipyard under Defense Division control
Arlington
The goal is to integrate the construction of commercial and military ships
The Ports of La Spezia and Carrara approve the 2027-2029 Three-Year Public Works Program and the 2027 Budget.
La Spezia
Pisano: PTLP concrete and consistent with currently available resources
Port concessions: Regional Administrative Court (TAR) blocks 2025 fee increase
Rome
The appeal of Assiterminal and sixteen port companies has been accepted.
Wärtsilä sees quarterly order increases, but not in the Marine segment
Helsinki
In the period July-September the company recorded a net profit of 125 million euros (-31%)
Montaresi appointed general secretary of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority for another four years.
La Spezia
Renewal of office on the proposal of President Pisano
Double ceremony for two Explora Journeys ships at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Launch of "Explora V" and coin ceremony of "Explora VI"
Italian CMD passes under the control of the UAE group EDGE
Abu Dhabi/Rome
Cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri retain a significant shareholding
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority presents the new layout of the port of Piombino.
Livorno
Gariglio: A concrete step towards industrial reconversion and the future of Piombino.
FS Logistix has purchased six new CZ LOKO locomotives for freight and shunting services
Rome/Prague
This is the fourth order of this type for the Czech company in ten years.
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
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- geographical areas
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
ANIFORMAR, CONFORMAR, and 15 training centers challenge the MIT-MEF decree: increases reach up to 149.3%.
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del Presidente Mario Zanetti
Roma, 27 ottobre 2026
››› File
Ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet started a fire which was later put out
OOCL reports 9.0% growth in vessel-borne volumes in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The increase in the value of maritime freight rates causes a +45.1% increase in revenues
HD Hyundai Marine Solutions to Acquire American Company Goltens Worldwide
Dubai/Seongnam
The company deals with the repair and maintenance of large marine engines and industrial machinery.
UNATRAS to the government: Immediately unblock measures to reduce diesel prices.
Rome
Road transport associations report delays and uncertainties in implementing the May 22 agreement and are calling for an urgent meeting.
Port of Taranto: Gugliotti renews his request to the government for funding for the port's wind farm.
Taranto
The project - he underlined - can neither be scaled down nor postponed.
Attack on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf
Southampton
The UKMTO reported that several projectiles caused casualties among the crew members.
Gioia Tauro: Addendum to the updated Port Plan approved
Gioia Tauro
The analysis will allow us to evaluate the Port Agency's employment and staffing needs.
Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.
Copenhagen
The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.
ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance
Haifa
Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion
Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.
Ravenna
Fabio Maletti's term has expired
Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month
Genoa
The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.
Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.
Matera/Taranto
A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days
Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage
Kallithea
First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues
Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%
Marrakech
Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme
Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous
Rome
The union is calling for a clear provision to be included in the next budget law.
Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary
Barcelona
A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.
Tanker attacked in Hormuz
Southampton
The unit continued its navigation regularly
FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.
Rome
Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk
Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi
Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa
Genoa
The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.
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